For part 4
I decided to work the rose with seed beads, while stitching the leaves in cross
stitch.
To be
honest at first I made a mistake by using beads that were just too big, and did
not sit properly when stitched tightly together on my 28 ct linen fabric. So I
took it all apart, and used Mill Hill seed beads instead.
Mill Hill
beads are perfect for adding a little dimension to your stitching, or for
working a counted pattern in beads. They come in several sizes, from petit seed
beads to larger beads. If you are
planning on adding just a couple beads to your project, the size might not
matter too much but for larger areas you need to make sure that the beads take
up the actual space of a cross stitch and not more, otherwise you will end up
with a distorted embroidery.
I used
Wonder Invisible thread for attaching the beads, it’s a bobbin I bought years
ago and honestly you use so little of it that it last forever and well worth
investing in. You can also use fine fishing wire, or a thread that matches the
color of the background, but be aware that beads are heavy and in time can make
the embroidery sag so using quality beading thread is recommended.
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| Rose worked in Mill Hill seed beads |
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Small rose part 1 - Cross stitch
Small rose part 2 - Gobelin stitch
Small rose part 3 - Petit point
The small
rose pattern is available as a free instant download on my website, see link
below.
I would
like to challenge you to also try out different techniques and styles of
embroidery, needlework or other crafts that can be worked from counted
patterns. The possibilities are endless, and lot’s of fun.
Be sure to tag your
work with #smallrosechallenge or
#rolanddesigns
The cross stitch was stitched with 2 threads over two threads
on 28 ct linen.
The free pattern can be downloaded here: http://www.roland-designs.com/free-patterns
PS: All
recommendations are my own preference; I am not sponsored by Mill Hill or the creators of Wonder Invisble Thread.
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